I call this meeting back to order.
I want to welcome our second panel of guests to the pre-budget consultations 2014.
Colleagues, we should have four presenters. I see three now. I think the fourth is on the way.
First of all we have, from the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, the president, Mark Nantais. Welcome back to the committee.
We also have with us Pierre Patry, the treasurer for Confédération des syndicats nationaux.
Welcome once again, Mr. Patry.
From Downsview Aerospace Innovation and Research, we have the executive director, Mr. Andrew Petrou.
We are expecting the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities. I believe their chair is on the way.
You will each have five minutes for an opening statement, and then we'll have questions from members.
We'll begin with Mr. Nantais, please.